Pain

It hurts Gramps to even hold his hand now. Today was very hard one for Grandma and tonight when I visited (Megan) I wish to forget. It isn't my Gramps anymore............................

No one knows for certain what exactly is going on, but we seem to be on a downward slope right now with Gramps. His pain seems to have increased, so we continue to pray for comfort and peace.

Who are you?

Gramps will still try and open his eyes, but doesn't seem to know who anyone is. He doesn't try and talk really. And yesterday he wanted to know what Ward at the Hospital he was in........even though he is still at home with Grandma.

Just Waiting

Gramps is just waiting on the Lord. I (John) am able to talk to him but last night, but he now was wondering who I was............Becky is admitting to being very tired, she has been doing night duty to help Grace for the last few weeks.

In addition, our little dog Barkley became paralyzed suddenly and we had to euthanize him. Thank you for praying with us! John

Gramps Rubber Chicken

A Dear Old Family Friend
The One and Only Rubber Chicken

The Chicken's Toes


After dinner tonight Joel and I (Megan) went to see Gramps. His eyes would only peek open for a split second to see who was there and then were closed again. Joel insisted that Gramps kiss his hand and kept putting it on his mouth which Gramps responded to and kissed for him. His words are very hard to understand when he tries to talk now. For the most part he just wants to sleep and be left alone, with the occasional drinks of orange juice here and there. He goes about 20-30 seconds now without breathing. His heart seems to be beating strong, 88 beats per min.

A Brighter Day

Yesterday, Joel and I (John) went over to see Bill. He perked right up when he heard Joel. We conversed off and on for 2 hours. I showed him a plant and he told me a name, in addition to that he also gave planting instructions. When I showed him tulips he wanted to touch them.

He also wanted to know what sort of cart he was on and if he could he go outside. I assured him that we could crash through the slider door if he really wanted a ride. Becky and I (John) changed the location of the bed so he can look out onto the patio and see some of the garden. His heart rate is strong and steady today. He slept very soundly after we left.

Sleepy Gramps!!!

Tonight we couldn't get Gramps to open his eyes at all, he continues to breath irregularly. But, my kisses and Joel's voice didn't work to get his eyes to pop open.